Health And Safety Officer

We are looking for three dynamic health and safety officers to be part of the Health and Safety Team here at UHL who are keen to make an impact in advancing the Health and Safety Strategy at the Trust.
You will be passionate about health and safety, communicating this to support front line staff to deliver safe, effective and high quality care, whilst driving continuous and quality improvement.
The role is instrumental in the development and implementation of the Trust's Health and Safety Policy and health and safety protocols, developing and delivering a new Health and safety management system, delivering a programme of health and safety training to a wide audience base and providing specialist health and safety advice for capital project planning., The post holder will be part of the Health and Safety team engaged to provide support across all departments within the Trust, in the understanding, management and subsequent control and mitigation of the health and safety requirements across the defined areas of the allocated portfolio.
The post holder will work closely with the Health and Safety Services Managers and key stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, to review performance and identify risk reduction priorities, contributing to the formulation of the trust and CMG annual health and safety plans.

Working for our organisation
Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).
We have four primary goals:
+ high-quality care for all,
+ being a great place to work,
+ partnerships for impact, and
+ research and education excellence
And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.
Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:
+ we are compassionate,
+ we are proud,
+ we are inclusive, and
+ we are one team
This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies, + Provide Specialist and Professional Advice on Health and Safety Matters and support the Health and Safety managers in delivery of key objectives
+ Work with the Employee Health and Wellbeing Service and other specialist advisers
+ Work with colleagues in the Health and Safety Team to identify training requirements related to health and safety.
+ Assist to devise, develop, and deliver core health and safety training programmes and other specialist health and safety training
+ Contribute to the Trust's Incident Reporting and Investigation Policy and Procedures.
+ Investigate incidents sometimes relating to highly sensitive and complex issues and produce recommendations on any remedial actions necessary to prevent recurrence.
+ Work with colleagues in the Health and Safety Team to report incidents to the Health and Safety Executive as required by the RIDDOR regulations.
+ Investigate incidents relating to civil and criminal legal cases against the Trust and liaise with other professionals within and external to the Trust (e.g., Legal Services Department, NHS Litigation Authority, appointed Solicitors and representing Barristers etc.)
+ Produce general and specialist risk assessments (e.g., Control of Substances Hazardous to Health, Display Screen Equipment etc.) on own initiative and on request to enable the Trust to comply with statutory health and safety requirements.
+ Conduct specialist risk assessments, where complex issues need to be considered and judgements involve complex and complicated situations requiring analysis and interpretation.
+ Provide guidance and training as necessary to those responsible for undertaking local risk assessments to reduce the risks to staff, patients, and others.
+ Contribute to planning and organisation of a broad range of Trust-wide Health and Safety initiatives and to the development of a broad range of standards and strategies relating to health and safety.

Please submit your application form without delay to avoid disappointment; we will close vacancies prior to the publishing closing date if we receive a sufficient number of completed application forms.
Please check the email account (including your junk mail) that you supplied as part of your application on a regular basis following the closing date and throughout the recruitment process, as this is how we will communicate with you.
UHL is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds who match our job criteria.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be interviewed if you indicate you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process please make the recruitment services team aware as soon as possible.
UHL is committed to helping colleagues balance the demands of both their work and personal needs through flexible working arrangements wherever reasonably practicable and subject to service needs.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Please note if you are successful in obtaining this position and the post involves regulated activity you will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
The Trust will pay for the check initially and the money will then be deducted from your salary over a three month period commencing on your first month's payment.
The current price of a check is £38 for an enhanced and £18 for a standard check.
COVID 19 Risk Assessment
Due to the current Covid pandemic we have introduced a staff risk assessment into our pre-employment process. This now forms part of the mandatory pre-employment checks that will be carried out if you receive a conditional offer.
The risk assessment is intended to ensure you are able to safely perform your duties in any of our work areas, and if you have been identified as being particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Our main aim is to reduce risk and to ensure the safety of all new starters to the Trust as well as current staff, patients and visitors.
If it is identified that you are within a vulnerable category, we will endeavor to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate this through discussions with both Occupational Health and your recruiting manager.
Covid Vaccination Status
Covid-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, family, colleagues and our patients/service users from the Covid-19 virus. We therefore continue to encourage our current and potential colleagues to get vaccinated.
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust holds the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything it does and all that it stands for. We are committed to developing a workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from the diverse community of Leicester, Leicester and Rutland, to help deliver healthcare services that meets the needs of our diverse communities.